Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
Exercise improves our mental and emotional health by releasing our body’s “feel-good” chemical, endorphins. Exercise helps us release built-up tension in a healthy way and helps us get a better night’s sleep. Individuals who participate in any type of exercise, including walking, experience great health benefits. Even more powerful is the synergy between exercise and…
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Fall is a season of change, with the brisk breeze across your face and the sound of the dry leaves whispering in the wind. It’s also a time for reconnecting with your spirituality by reconnecting with nature. Fall is a time of transition, and the trees show you it is time to shed all things…
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From spiders to personal failure, everyone is afraid of something. Fear holds us back from achieving our goals in life, and it holds us back from being our true selves. Is fear dominating your life? Try a Mindful approach to overcoming your fear. There are a variety of fears out there, but we have a…
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Cold weather is fast approaching. How prepared is your skin? Dry winters and stress can contribute to inflamed skin conditions. Fortunately, you can prevent winter eczema symptoms and protect your skin with home remedies for eczema. We’ve got five Mindful winter skin care tips to help with your stress and eczema. What is Eczema? Eczema…
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Have you noticed how your mind and body changes immediately when you experience fear? Your fight or flight response kicks in immediately to respond to fear to protect you. Research shows us there are a few practices that can slow down and even help you dissolve your fear. It is time to stop your fight…
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Does your job keep you seated and in front of the computer all day? Do you get a little anxious or feel unmotivated? You’re not alone. In a recent report released by the US Department of Labor, the typical American worker is only productive for less than four hours during the work day. Here are…
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Autumn is a time for thankfulness. The best way to show your appreciation for your boss is by celebrating National Bosses Day. An MSN-Zogby survey showed that “58 percent of people who work for someone else say that they like their boss. And 14 percent consider their boss a personal friend.” Still, no matter your relationship, celebrating…
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Are you having trouble getting your kids active to live a healthier lifestyle? First Lady Michelle Obama has a solution. The campaign is supported by a U.S. government program called the Childhood Obesity Task Force. The goal of the initiative is to solve the “problem of obesity within a generation.” This means returning to a…
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Eating the right foods and participating in playful activities have been proven to increase your brain power. Now there are many apps (for cell phones and tablets) that can do the same. Our brain’s grey matter is like an information center where the computation of hearing, seeing, and speech resides. White matter’s like a series of…
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Can an apple a day truly keep the doctor away? In some cases, they can! For National Apple Month, try these delicious apple recipes and boost your health. Apple Health Benefits Apples are very nutritious because they are packed with fiber, calcium, and vitamins, and eating apples can greatly impact your health. Studies have found that…
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